ISSN:
0021-9304
Keywords:
metal
;
wear
;
detection
;
SEM
;
backscattered electron imaging
;
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Technology
Notes:
Metal implants are being used with increasing frequency for the treatment of many diseases in the field of orthopedics, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and otolaryngology. Unfortunately, metals can be a source of submicron particles, which may have adverse effects on tissues. This article describes a technique that uses backscattered electron imaging and energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis, which have the capacity to perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The particles can be characterized by size, shape, amount, and composition. Although this technique can be used near the implant interface, it is particularly helpful in tissues a great distance from the implant site with a low concentration of metal debris. In addition, the sensitivity and specificity of this technique can be adjusted to the investigator's needs. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res (Appl Biomater) 43: 168-174, 1998
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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